Time to update!

FYI.....the gypsy update and imagine update are ready now. 

Enter for your chance to win a Cricut Imagine!

Yes...click the picture below....

They are giving away a Cricut Imagine!  More details on how to enter on the website!

Then, check back here on November 11th for a chance to win a Scrap 'n Tote during the Veteran's Day Blog Hop!

Good luck!!!

Scrapbox!

I came across this site Scrap Box.  It is in MI and is quite interesting.  They sell recycled and scraps from manufacturers.  Unfortunately, it is a bit far from me to go check it out personally but, perhaps some of you might live nearby. 

I had another post about reduce reuse recycle in my archives.  I don't know if I can consider my latest project a recycle because I did buy them new.  I took some too long plastic tabs and cut them in half so...I was able to double the amount and reduced how much it would cost to buy more.  :)  What crafts have you made from recycled materials?

which will be in my 12x12 hanging file folders and in these great files that I picked up on clearance!

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SweetSassyDiva Design Team Call!

I am honored and pleased to announce that Nadia has joined as a design team member on my SweetSassyDiva blog. She will be sharing her amazing talent and I know you will love what she brings as much as I do. She will be submitting her first project debuting tomorrow. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see her creation. Please give her a warm welcome!


Want to join the SweetSassyDiva Design team? Now through October 23rd, submit your entry to join!


Please include 3 layouts, cards or projects that best reflect your design style. (Your favorites...these do not need to be new.)


• Include your name, email address, the link to your blog, links to any photo galleries, and links to any other Design Teams you are currently on.  (You do not need to have a blog, photo gallery or be on another design team to be considered.)  Also, if you are from a messageboard, which one and your screen name there.  Please include your availability, frequency and term that you are interested in participating and a brief bio/introduction of yourself.


• Also, put in three sentences why you think you will be an asset to the SweetSassyDiva Design Team. 


Please submit your application to SweetSassyDiva at SweetSassyDiva@aol.com by 11:59pm EST Saturday, October 23.


SweetSassyDiva Designers will be contacted by October 30th by email. The Design Team will be announced on the blog shortly thereafter. 


Good luck!!


On a separate note, I am also looking for sponsors and affiliation submissions as well. 


I hope you enjoy your weekend and as it is sweetest day....enjoy it with your sweetie!

Think Pink!

I created this Pink and Brown layout for the Think Pink challenge.  As I do not have the Pink Journey cartridge, I created a similar layout using Home Decor.  You could easily use this layout for a breast cancer survivor or any type of illness.  I used it for my darling daughter and I will also make one for my darling son.  We went through a lot of fertility treatments and years of wanting these little miracles.  First we hoped and prayed for a miracle.  Thankfully we received our little miracles.

The flowers match perfectly with the butterfly that I created on the Imagine.  I created a rose out of satin ribbon and used it as the dot over the 'i' in miracle.  The flowers and the leaves were hand inked to match the butterfly.  I also added some glitter to the flowers and they are even still wet in the photo.  They are a little glossy but, as they dry it will add a beautiful glisten.  The centers are glittered brads.  I used some beautiful gems to bling the scalloped and flourished frame that I matted my daughter's photo.  She is even blinged out in her beautiful dress.  Each piece has beautiful flourishes that give it a very graceful feel.

I cut out the shadow feature in a rich brown.  On the frame, I used the hide contour feature on the Gypsy and even flipped and rotated the image on the mat.  So, I used the Imagine, Gypsy and the Expression on this layout.  I love to use my 12"x24" mat and on this layout I placed the shadow cuts on one side and the intricate cuts on the other side of the 12"x24" mat.  This looks so beautiful in person in the pale pink and brown.  I will do another one in chocolate and blue for my son.

You should see this in person!  It is so beautiful and the rose has such beautiful folds and dimension.

I have a few layouts that I have saved in my Gypsy and hope to someday have a pink expression to make them with the Pink Journey solution cartridge.  However, I do love how this turned out and has a similar flair and feel.

FREE MOVIE!

Free redbox movie for you: Don’t forget: pick up your code today for a free one-night rental! Text TREAT to 727272 to get it. Remember: the code will expire at midnight Central Time tonight, so head out to your redbox and use it as soon as you get it! (Available on participating carriers, message and data rates may apply, text STOP to quit.)

Have a great evening!  Let me know what movie you watched and how you liked it.

Think Pink Blog Hop Winner!

I hope you enjoyed the Think Pink Blog Hop this past weekend! I enjoyed reading all of the comments.  Also, welcome to the new followers and wonderful to hear from those that have been with me from the very beginning. 


A Special thank you to Karel for organizing this greatThink Pink blog hop! I am honored to be a part of it.


Congratulations to each of the winners from the various blogs along the way! Please check with the other talented ladies that participated in the blog hop! You can find the list by Clicking Here!

And the winner of the PINK BY DESIGN STAMPS IS--- Jen! She didn't leave a way to contact her, so please email ksjennings(at)gmail(dot)com with your name and address and it will be forwarded to Sarah. If you haven't responded in a week (by the 19th, Karel will choose another winner!Be sure to check back Veternan's Day November 11th for another Blog Hop that I am participating in with another group of great bloggers!

Join 20 amazing crafters for a Blog Hop honoring our Veterans and Troops.  Inspiring Projects, Intereviews with Veterans, current Service Personnel,  and family members who have sacrificed to keep us free will be all along the Hop.  There is also a great blog candy offered by  Marlo Letterle...and one of the last chances to win one of her amazing Scrap'nTotes!  Other blog candy will be up for grabs, as well.  So, on November 11, grab a box of tissues and a cup of coffee and hop, hop hop to Honor The Brave Who Have Kept Us Free!

Veterans Day Blog Hop!

November 11th!

Land of the Free Because of the Brave

Enter during the blog hop for a chance to win....

Click the picture to see more details and color options on this wonderful storage system!

So gracious that they are sponsoring the blog hop and donating a Scrap'N Tote to one lucky winner! Mark your calendar and be sure to stop by for your chance to win!  Also, there will be 16 awesome bloggers with beautiful crafts and some offering additional blog candy.  Stay tuned for more details to follow!

Now for some sweet blog candy!  

The winner of the print artist Express is....

Lisa said...


LOVE this butterfly card and am a new follower. Your work is incredible!!

Congratulations Lisa! Please send me your information to send it to you.